12-10-1954
Volume 7 - Pages 72-86
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
REGENTS MEETING
December 10, 1954
The Board of Regents met in regular session in the President's
office at the University on Friday, December 10, 1954. The
meeting was called to order at 10 A.M. by Chairman Ross. Pres-
ent: Regents Hardy, Crumley, Grant, Lombardi, Ross and President
Stout.
Reporters who covered the meeting were Robert Laxalt, Leonard
Lefkow, James Hulse, George Umbenhauer, Robert Bennyhoff and
William Friel.
1. Minutes of Previous Meetings
Motion by Dr. Lombardi carried unanimously that the minutes
of the previous meetings be approved as follows:
a) Regular meeting of September 9, 1954
b) Executive Committee meeting of November 6, 1954
2. Comptroller's Claims
Claims which have been approved by the Executive Committee
were presented for approval of the Board.
Motion by Mr. Grant carried unanimously that the claims,
as follows, be approved:
Regents Checks, Nos. 45-37 to 45-54 inclusive for a
total of $189,602.02 for September.
State Claims, Nos. 45-26 to 45-36 inclusive for a
total of $113,638.05 for September.
Regents Checks, Nos. 45-55 to 45-74 inclusive for a
total of $182,832.94 for October.
State Claims, Nos. 45-37 to 45-50 inclusive for a
total of $106,290.36 for October.
Regents Checks, Nos. 45-75 to 45-91 inclusive for a
total of $193,672.88 for November.
State Claims, Nos. 45-51 to 45-66 inclusive for a
total of $135,691.13 for November.
3. Candidates for Degrees
The following list of candidates for degrees was presented
by the President, having been recommended by the Deans and
faculties of the Colleges concerned and by the Director of
Graduate Study in the case of the advanced degree:
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Olive Berry B. A.
Lucille Baker Church B. A.
Florence Rose Becker Collings B. A.
Carol Cutter B. A.
Robert E. Debold B. A.
Frederick A. Dickinson B. A.
Marilyn J. Trembath Durbin B. A.
Norman M. Frey B. S.
Ward W. Hinckley B. A.
Wendellyn Ruth Ingram B. A.
Mary Virginia Katherine Lesbo B. A.
Catherine Helen Lojas B. A.
Jack Laverne Millinger B. A.
Wayne Le Roy Mortimer B. S. in Bus. Ad.
Jean Ann Paulson B. A.
Richard B. Piccinini B. A.
Leo P. Quilici B. A.
Alex Henry Reise B. A.
Ellen Mae Reise B. A.
Russell Thomas Schooley B. A.
Chester Coe Swobe B. A.
William A. Zecher B. A.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Charles Rexton Cleary B. S. in Agric.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
William Henry Hooper B. S. in E. E.
Perry Richard Lowden, Jr. B. S. in C. E.
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Joseph Paul Alcorn B. S. in G. E.
James Wesley Straight, Jr. B. S. in G. E.
ADVANCED DEGREE
Buster Lee King M. A.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi carried unanimously that the candi-
dates be approved and that they be granted the indicated
degrees.
4. Personnel Recommendations were presented by the President.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi carried unanimously that the follow-
ing personnel items be approved.
Dining Hall
1) Reappointment of Mrs. Nellie Nelson as Director at a
salary of $425 per month for the academic year 1954-55.
Dormitories
2) Reappointment of Mrs. E. B. Drew as Housemother at a
salary of $1900 plus room and board for the academic
year 1954-55.
3) Reappointment of Mrs. James Naismith as Housemother
at a salary of $1780 plus room and board for the aca-
demic year 1954-55.
Infirmary
4) Reappointment of Dr. Robert Locke as University Phy-
sician for the academic year 1954-55 at a salary of
$4000 for the year.
5) Reappointment of Mary E. Johnson as Head Nurse for the
academic year 1954-55 at a salary of $2750 for the year
plus laundry of uniforms and meals while on duty.
6) Appointment of Bertha E. Nelson as Nurse for the aca-
demic year 1954-55 at a salary of $2620 for the year
plus laundry of uniforms and meals while on duty, in
the place of Mrs. Hultberg, resigned.
7) Reappointment of Ann Bradford Barnes as Housekeeper for
the academic year 1954-55 at a salary of $2500 for the
year plus laundry of uniforms and meals while on duty.
College of Arts and Science
8) Promotion of Glenn J. Lawlor to Assistant Professor in
the Department of Health, Physical Education and Ath-
letics, with tenure, effective July 1, 1954.
9) Promotion of Ruth I. Russell, already on tenure, to
Associate Professor in the Department of Health, Physi-
cal Eduction and Athletics at a salary of $5490, ef-
fective July 1, 1954.
10) Appointment of Neil Garrett as Assistant in Athletics
for the period September 15, 1954 to December 6, 1954
at a salary of $300 for the period.
11) Reappointment of Mrs. John Fant as Assistant in Eco-
nomics, Business and Sociology for the Fall semester
1954 at a salary of $250 for the semester.
College of Education
12) Appointment of Norma Baker as Assistant Professor of
Education for the academic year 1954-55 at a salary
of $5400 for the year.
Mackay School of Mines
13) Appointment of William Wallace South as Laboratory
Helper in the Atomic Energy Research Project effective
September 13, 1954 at a salary of $280 per month.
College of Agriculture
14) Appointment of Jessica Miller as Home Demonstration
Agent for Lyon County effective July 1, 1954, at a
salary of $3900 per year, in the place of Mrs. Madge
Schendel, resigned.
15) Appointment of Patsy Terry as Student Assistant in Home
Economics for the academic year 1954-55 at a salary of
$1000 for the year.
16) Correction of Item (9) under personnel recommendations,
Regents minutes of August 2, 1954, to read as follows:
Appointment of John R. Bertrand as Professor of Agri-
culture, Dean of Agriculture, Director of Resident
Teaching in Agriculture, Director of Agricultural
Extension Division, and Director of Agricultural Ex-
periment Station, effective October 1, 1954.
Las Vegas Branch Program
17) Appointment of Warren W. Frank as Assistant in Art at
a salary of $500 for the period September 1, 1954 to
January 31, 1955, and cancellation of previous con-
tract for Mr. Frank approved by the Board of Regents
on September 9, 1954.
18) Appointment of Arthur J. Palmer, Jr. as Lecturer in
Business and Economics (supplementary contract) at a
salary of $225 for the period September 1, 1954 to
January 31, 1955.
19) Appointment of Howard William Babcock as Lecturer in
Business at a salary of $337.50 for the period Sep-
tember 1, 1954 to January 31, 1955.
20) Appointment of Ann Brewington as Lecturer in Business
at a salary of $3000 for the academic year 1954-55.
21) Appointment of Lyal Wilbur Burkholder as Assistant in
Education at a salary of $125 for the period September
1, 1954 to January 31, 1955.
22) Appointment of Raymond Guild Gray as Lecturer in Educa-
tion at a salary of $337.50 for the period September 1,
1954 to January 31, 1955.
23) Appointment of Frank J. D'Amica as Assistant in Foreign
Languages at a salary of $1125 for the academic year
1954-55, and cancellation of the previous contract with
Mr. D'Amica approved by the Board of Regents on Septem-
ber 9, 1954.
24) Appointment of Raymond A. Northey as Assistant in Me-
chanical Engineering at a salary of $300 for the period
September 1, 1954 to January 31, 1955.
25) Appointment of Irving Lazar as Lecturer in Psychology
at a salary of $675 for the period September 1, 1954
to January 31, 1955.
26) Appointment of Joyce E. Lazar as Lecturer in Sociology
at a salary of $675 for the period September 1, 1954
to June 30, 1955.
Evening Division - Reno Campus
27) Appointment of E. Maurice Beesley, Mathematics Depart-
ment (supplementary contract) at a salary of $225 for
the period September 30, 1954 to November 8, 1954.
28) Appointment of Harold N. Brown, College of Education
(supplementary contract) at a salary of $225 for the
period September 20, 1954 to January 31, 1955.
29) Appointment of M. W. Deming, Chemistry Department
(supplementary contract) at a salary of $300 for the
period September 30, 1954 to January 31, 1955.
30) Appointment of Roderick A. Falk, Chemistry Department
(supplementary contract) at a contract of $200 for
the period September 30, 1954 to January 31, 1955.
31) Appointment of Ramona K. First at a salary of $337.50
for the period September 30, 1954 to January 31, 1955
to teach courses in Economics.
32) Appointment of Lois M. Fitzgibbons, Physical Education
Department (supplementary contract) at a salary of
$112.50 for the period September 30, 1954 to November
8, 1954.
33) Appointment of Charles W. Geyer at a salary of $337.50
for the period September 30, 1954 to January 31, 1955
to teach a course in Accounting.
34) Appointment of Ira E. Gunn, Jr. at a salary of $225 for
the period September 30, 1954 to November 8, 1954 to
teach courses in Business Administration.
35) Appointment of Garold D. Holstine, College of Education
(supplementary contract) at a salary of $337.50 for the
period September 30, 1954 to January 31, 1955.
36) Appointment of James M. Hoyt, Economics, Business and
Sociology Department (supplementary contract) at a
salary of $337.50 for the period September 30, 1954
to January 31, 1955.
37) Appointment of Harry Huey, General Manager of Nevada
Radio-Television, at a salary of $225 for the period
September 30, 1954 to November 8, 1954 to teach a
course in Television - Writing and Selling.
38) Appointment of James E. Langford, College of Education
(supplementary contract) at a salary of $450 for the
period September 30, 1954 to January 31, 1955.
39) Appointment of Martin Levine, Psychology Department
(supplementary contract) at a salary of $337.50 for
the period September 30, 1954 to January 31, 1955.
40) Appointment of John S. Lewis at a salary of $1125 for
the period September 30, 1954 to January 31, 1955 to
teach courses in English.
41) Appointment of Clyde Mead, College of Education (sup-
plementary contract) at a salary of $225 for the period
September 30, 1954 to January 31, 1955.
42) Appointment of Christian W. F. Melz, Foreign Language
Department (supplementary contract) at a salary of
$225 for the period September 30, 1954 to January 31,
1955.
43) Appointment of Charles Monson, Philosophy Department
(supplementary contract) at a salary of $337.50 for
the period September 30, 1954 to November 8, 1954.
44) Appointment of Burton C. Newbry, College of Education
(supplementary contract) at a salary of $337.50 for
the period September 30, 1954 to January 31, 1955.
45) Appointment of John P. Reed, Economics, Business and
Sociology Department (supplementary contract) at a
salary of $337.50 for the period September 30, 1954
to January 31, 1955.
46) Appointment of Harold Richardson, Psychology Depart-
ment (supplementary contract) at a salary of $337.50
for the period September 30, 1954 to November 8, 1954.
47) Appointment of C. C. Smith, History and Political
Science Department (supplementary contract) at a
salary of $337.50 for the period September 30, 1954
to January 31, 1955.
48) Appointment of Edward W. Yates, Art Department (supple-
mentary contract) at a salary of $225 for the period
September 30, 1954 to January 31, 1955.
49) Appointment of H. V. Lamberti at a salary of $300 for
the period September 30, 1954 to January 31, 1955 to
teach courses in Engineering Drawing.
Associated Students
50) Reappointment of James Mc Nabney as Graduate Manager,
effective July 1, 1954, at no change in salary.
51) Reappointment of Trini Erquiaga as Secretary to the
Graduate Manager, effective July 1, 1954, at no change
in salary.
52) Supervising Teachers for Fall Semester, 1954:
Miss Marilyn Amodei Reno High School $ 60
Miss Angelina Birks Orvis Ring School $ 60
Mrs. Adah Bowen Southside School $ 60
Mrs. Mabel Brown Reno High School $ 60
Miss Lavonne Browning Orvis Ring School $120
Miss Blythe Bulmer Reno High School $ 60
Miss E'Lois Campbell Reno High School $ 30
Miss Kathryn Clark Orvis Ring School $ 60
Mr. Edward Daley B. D. Billinghurst $ 60
Miss Eileen Dillon Southside School $120
Miss June Duval Mary S. Doten School $ 60
Miss Margaret Ernst Reno High School $ 30
Miss Juanita Elcano Mc Kinley Park School $120
Mrs. Ethel Figley Veterans Memorial School $ 60
Mrs. Tennys Friberg Veterans Memorial School $ 60
Mr. Nello Gonfiantini Jr. B. D. Billinghurst $ 60
Mr. Leslie Hawkins Reno High School $120
Mrs. Betty Hughes Orvis Ring School $120
Miss Dorothy Kalmeyer Reno High School $ 60
Mr. Roland Kneller Central School $ 60
Mr. Wallace Kurtz Sparks High School $ 60
Miss Delores Lothrop Veterans Memorial School $ 60
Mr. Duane Lysne Northside School $ 60
Miss Bernice Mc Naught Reno High School $ 60
Mr. Louis Mendive Sparks High School $ 60
Mr. Andrew Morby Reno High School $ 60
Mrs. Dorothea Nightingale Orvis Ring School $ 60
Mr. John Robb Reno High School $ 60
Mr. Earl Rosenberg Reno High School $ 60
Mrs. Rachel Struve Mc Kinley Park School $ 60
Miss Velva Trulove Sparks High School $ 60
Miss Margaret Watt Reno High School $ 60
Mr. Sessions Wheeler Reno High School $ 60
Mr. Robert Whittemore Reno High School $ 60
Mr. Richard Woods Reno High School $ 60
Miss Jeanne Zelayeta Robert Mitchell School $ 60
Miss Idel Anderson Reno High School $ 60
Mrs. Esther Doyle Mc Kinley Park School $ 60
Mr. Robert W. Foard Reno High School $ 60
Mr. Roger Joseph Reno High School $ 60
Mrs. Florence Lehners Reno High School $ 60
Mrs. Merrie Jo Picollo Mount Rose School $ 60
Mr. Lyle Roush Reno High School $ 60
The Board recessed as a Board of Regents and convened as a
Board of Control for the Agricultural Experiment Station
to consider the following personnel recommendations:
Motion by Dr. Lombardi carried unanimously that they be ap-
proved as follows:
1) Appointment of R. Keith Miller as Graduate Research
Assistant in Range Management for the academic year
1954-55 at a salary of $2000 for the year with exemp-
tion from tuition and course fees, in the place of
Mr. Gerity, resigned.
2) Resignation of Marshall H. K. Humphreys as Graduate
Research Assistant in Range Management, effective
September 10, 1954.
3) Resignation of Frank S. Scott, Jr. as Assistant Agri-
cultural Economist, effective December 15, 1954.
The Board adjourned as a Board of Control for the Agricul-
tural Experiment Station and reconvened as a Board of Re-
gents.
5. Budget
President Stout explained the need for increasing the Uni-
versity staff by adding personnel as follows, because of
the unexpected increase in enrollment this Fall.
Arts and Science
5 positions @ $4500 per year $ 45,000
1 position plus equipment and supplies
to establish Secretarial Science course 18,256
Engineering
1 position 9,000
Statewide Development
2 positions to serve as itinerant Instructors,
plus books, equipment and travel 24,000
Student Affairs
1 1/2 positions for Clerk-Typists 7,776
$104,032
Motion by Mr. Grant carried unanimously that the above item
be made an amendment to the University budget for the coming
biennium.
6. Western Interstate Conference for Higher Education
President Stout reported upon his appearance before the
Legislative Counsel Bureau to participate in the discussion
as to whether Nevada should join the WICHE. His report
outlined the history of WICHE and analyzed his reactions
to it as it now stands.
The report was received by the Board of Regents and released
to the Press.
7. Policy Recommendations were presented as follows:
a) Estate of Paul Condos - The President read a letter from
Arthur F. Lasher, Attorney for the Estate of Paul Condos
addressed to Hon. W. T. Mathews, Attorney General, re-
questing permission to close the estate by selling the
remaining property and distributing the assets of the
estate according to the final decree.
Motion by Mr. Grant carried unanimously that the recom-
mendation be approved and the Attorney General notified
of the action of the Board.
b) Estate of Lowell Daniels - Letter of August 28, 1954
from Comptroller Hayden was read listing the following
check and securities received as final distribution
of the Lowell Daniels Estate. It was unanimously agreed
to accept the check and securities, and to give thought
and study as to the use of this fund, for consideration
at a future meeting.
Check in the sum of $832.60
BONDS
$3500 par value U. S. Treasury Bonds 2 1/4% due 12/15/62
evidenced by Bond Nos. 8856F, 1645A/2B for $1000
each; 6602B for $500, with coupons due 12/15/54
and s. c. a.
$2000 par value U. S. Treasury Bonds 2 1/2% due 12/15/72
evidenced by Bond Nos. 407234D/5E for $1000 each,
with coupons due 12/15/54 and s. c. a.
STOCKS
121 shares American Telephone and Telegraph Company,
capital stock, $100 par value, evidenced by
Certificate Nos. S061070 for 21 shares, SR2409
for 100 shares, dated 8/10/54, Reg. n/o Board of
Regents of the University of Nevada.
224 shares Bank of America, N. T. & S. A., common
capital stock, $6.25 par value, evidenced by
Certificate Nos. M160123/4 for 100 shares each,
T429785 for 24 shares, dates 8/9/54, Reg. n/o
Board of Regents of the University of Nevada.
60 shares Bethlehem Steel Corporation, common stock,
no par value, evidenced by Certificate No. L561734
dated 8/9/54, Reg. n/o Board of Regents of the
University of Nevada.
80 shares The Borden Company, capital stock, $15 par
value, evidenced by Certificate No. 0234049,
dated 8/13/54, Reg. n/o Board of Regents of the
University of Nevada.
16 shares Continental Can Company, Inc., common
stock, $20 par value, evidenced by Certificate No.
C0168780, dated 8/12/54, Reg. n/o Board of Regents
of the University of Nevada.
50 shares General Foods Corporation, common stock,
no par value, evidenced by Certificate No. NC/O
152942, dated 8/10/54, Reg. n/o Board of Regents
of the University of Nevada.
140 shares General Motors Corporation, common stock,
$5 par value, evidenced by Certificate No. H574-
843 for 100 shares, G770-016 for 40 shares, dated
8/20/54, Reg. n/o Board of Regents of the Univer-
sity of Nevada.
60 shares The B. F. Goodrich Company, common stock,
$10 par value, evidenced by Certificate No. N07993
cated 8/12/54, Reg. n/o Board of Regents of the
University of Nevada.
90 shares Mathieson Chemical Corporation, common
stock, $5 par value, evidenced by Certificate No.
TNV098444, dated 8/20/54, Reg. n/o Board of Re-
gents of the University of Nevada.
100 shares Nevada Marble Company, common stock, no
par value, evidenced by Certificate No. 11, dated
10/5/38, Reg. n/o Lowell Daniels, endorsed.
42 shares Pacific Gas and Electric Company, common
stock, $25 par value, evidenced by Certificate No.
F896680, dated 8/18/54, Reg. n/o Board of Regents
of the University of Nevada.
20 shares Phelps Dodge Corporation, capital stock,
$12.50 par value, evidenced by Certificate No.
A055164, dated 8/17/54, Reg. n/o Board of Regents
of the University of Nevada.
60 shares Phillips Petroleum Company, common stock,
no par value, evidenced by Certificate No. F195945
dated 8/9/54, Reg. n/o Board of Regents of the
University of Nevada.
21 shares Republic Steel Corporation, common stock,
no par value, evidenced by Certificate No. NY/CO
584158, dated 8/13/54, Reg. n/o Board of Regents
of the University of Nevada.
150 shares Southern California Edison Company, common
stock, $25 par value, evidenced by Certificate
Nos. LM24803 for 100 shares, LM/O49098 for 50
shares, dated 8/16/54, Reg. n/o Board of Regents
of the University of Nevada.
c) Will of Hunter L. Gary - A letter was read from the son
of Hunter L. Gary requesting the Board of Regents to
authorize a "waiver and release" in the estate of Hunter
L. Gary, and to accept a cash settlement in the amount
of $5000.
Motion by Mr. Hardy carried unanimously that the Board
authorize signing the "waiver and release" and that the
President be authorized to consult with Mr. Gary con-
cerning the use of the fund.
d) Investment of Foundation Funds - The President discussed
the present law covering investment of funds of State-
owned institutions and the trend for broader investment
policy in other Universities.
Motion by Mr. Hardy carried unanimously that the Presi-
dent be authorized to have a bill drawn for presentation
to the State Legislature permitting investment of en-
dowment funds in first class stocks and bonds.
The Board recessed at 12 noon for luncheon.
The recessed meeting of the Board of Regents was called to order
by the Chairman at 1:45 P.M. Mr. Hayden was present in addition
to those listed as present for the morning session.
8. Food and Drug Control
Mr. Maxwell Kelch and Mr. E. D. Ciliax of Las Vegas, Mr. Ed
Randall and Mr. A. J. Rafael of the Department of Food and
Drugs, and Mr. Mc Kay Mc Kinnon, Jr., District Chief of the
Federal Food and Drug Administration, San Francisco, were
present for this portion of the meeting. Mr. Kelch and Mr.
Ciliax, owners of a Las Vegas food market, had asked for
the opportunity to appear before the Regents to discuss the
methods used by the State Food and Drug Commissioner and his
Assistant in handling cases in Las Vegas pertaining to the
sale of hamburger which allegedly did not meet requirements
of the Pure Food and Drug Act of Nevada. Mr. Mc Kinnon
was present in an advisory capacity.
Mr. Kelch read his prepared report giving their reasons for
believing that the investigation in the hamburger situation
in Las Vegas was not properly handled.
Mr. Randall followed with his prepared report giving back-
ground and bases for his action in the situation under
discussion.
Following general discussion, and discussions of specific
questions put by the Regents to Mr. Randall, Mr. Rafael,
Mr. Kelch, and Mr. Ciliax, Mr. Mc Kinnon discussed the
situation from his point of view. He pointed out that the
Food and Drug Act is for the protection of the consumer,
that the use of sulfite in hamburger is a harmful practice,
that Mr. Randall is well qualified for the position he
holds, and that while some administrative mistakes might
have been made, the procedure which Mr. Randall used was
according to the laws covering the situation.
Motion by Mr. Crumley carried unanimously that the President
confer with Mr. Randall and advise him to continue with
vigorous administration the responsibilities of his office
in compliance with the laws pertaining to food and drugs.
President Stout was instructed to thank Mr. Kelch and Mr.
Ciliax for coming to Reno to give the Regents information
concerning the Las Vegas situation, and to thank Mr. Randall
and Mr. Rafael for placing before the Regents the informa-
tion which they had on the matter.
9. Policy Recommendations (Continuation of Item 7)
e) College of Agriculture - President Stout read the letter
from Dean Bertrand suggesting that consideration be
given to designating the College of Agriculture as the
"Max C. Fleischmann College of Agriculture and Home
Economics".
By consensus, it was agreed that the President be di-
rected to consult with the Trustees of the Fleischmann
Estate for their reaction to the above suggestion, and
report back to the Regents.
President Stout presented architect's figures showing
Summary of Building Cost Estimates for the College of
Agriculture, which information had been requested by
the Trustees of the Max C. Fleischmann Foundation.
Total cost without the Life Science Department amounted
to $1,582,180 - the Life Science Department was estimat-
ed at $509,000.
Motion by Mr. Grant carried unanimously that the report
be accepted and that the President consult with the
Trustees of the Max C. Fleischmann Foundation concerning
it.
f) Faculty Insurance and Social Security - President Stout
presented two reports of the special faculty committee
to consider joint group insurance and social security
for University personnel.
The report on joint participation by the University and
its employees in payment of premiums for group hospital-
ization and life insurance pointed out that (1) the
faculty is interested in such a program, (2) they favor
a plan whereby 1/2 the premium is paid by the University
and 1/2 is paid by the individual, (3) estimated cost
to the University would be around $40,000 for the bien-
nium.
The report on social security indicated that there is an
ambiguity in the matter of legislation on the State
level, which would require clarification. The federal
law passed at the last session extends social security
to Universities and other State employees already in a
retirement system, upon proper negotiation.
Motion by Mr. Grant carried unanimously that the Board
of Regents authorize the President to proceed with
investigation of the possibility of the University of
Nevada setting up a staff-University participating
program for insurance and social security.
g) Master of Education Degree - The President presented the
request of the Dean and faculty of the College of Educa-
tion to authorize the granting of the degree, Master of
Education.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi carried unanimously that the rec-
ommendation be approved.
h) Fees - The President presented the Report of Recommenda-
tions submitted by the Fee Study Committee.
Motion by Mr. Grant carried unanimously that the fee
schedule be adopted, as follows:
Correspondence Course Fees
1. That College-level correspondence course fees be
raised from the present $6 to $10 per credit, plus
course fees, if any, and that the new fee rate be
placed in effect as of July 1, 1955.
In making this recommendation, the Committee wished
to present the following statement: "The effect of
this increase will make possible a continuous revi-
sion and improvement of existing correspondence
course offerings, the addition of desirable new
courses, and the improvement of correction and
counseling services through an increase of compen-
sation available for Instructors preparing and
conducting the courses."
2. That no differential be charged for out-of-State
enrollments in correspondence courses.
Summer Session Fees
1. That for Nevada residents the Summer Session fees
for the main Campus programs be set at $10 per
credit for 1 to 3 credits and that for each addi-
tional credit in excess of 3 the rate be set at $5
per credit.
2. That for non-residents of the State of Nevada, the
Summer Session fees for the main Campus programs
include a $2 additional fee per credit. (See
schedule following item No. 5.)
3. That for special conferences and workshops the Di-
rector of the Summer Session Program, with the con-
currence of the President of the University, be
authorized to set such fees as the particular oc-
casion may make necessary.
4. That the $10 general deposit fee required of Summer
Session students be dropped.
5. Recommended Fee Schedule for the Main Campus Summer
Session
Nevada Non-
Credits Resident Resident
1 $10.00 $12.00
2 20.00 24.00
3 30.00 36.00
4 35.00 43.00
5 40.00 50.00
6 45.00 57.00
7 (approval of Dean
required) 50.00 64.00
Auditor's Fee - $5 per credit. (No change)
Course Fees (laboratory and materials) - As shown
in catalog. (No change)
6. That for off-Campus Summer Sessions conducted at
established regional centers the fee be set at $10
per credit (this is identical with the fee for part-
time enrollment in the Evening and Saturday class
programs).
Graduate Fees
The request of Dr. Moose, Director of Graduate Study,
was presented that Graduate Research Fellows, Graduate
Teaching Fellows, Graduate Assistants and similar posi-
tions be exempt from payment from out-of-State tuition
and laboratory fees.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi carried unanimously that the rec-
ommendation be approved.
10. Acceptance of Gifts
The following gifts had been received by the University and
were presented to the Board of Regents:
1. The Executives' Secretaries, Inc., Las Vegas Chapter,
have awarded a scholarship in the amount of $400 for
Miss Shirley Ozman, a graduate from Las Vegas High
School to attend the University of Nevada. Miss Ozman
will receive $200 for the first semester and $200 for
the second semester of the school year.
2. The Kiwanis Club of Uptown Las Vegas had awarded a
scholarship in the amount of $100 to Miss Mary Louise
Harris of Las Vegas who is attending Nevada Southern.
The Kiwanis Club states that it is their intent to give
at least one similar scholarship award annually to a
student attending Nevada Southern.
3. Check was received in the amount of $87 representing
dividends from stock in the Lowell Daniels account.
4. A beautiful picture showing a moonlight scene of a
Monterey cottage, in a massive gold frame, has been
received as a gift of Mrs. Henning Berg of Reno, for
the Art Department.
5. Mrs. George R. Bliss of Tahoe City, California, has
given to the University for the Biology Department, a
very find jackal robe and other African specimens.
6. Mr. G. Austin Schroter of Los Angeles, California, has
given to the Library of the Mackay School of Mines 18
folios of the Geologic Atlas of the U. S. Geological
Survey.
7. Kerak Temple added a unit to the lighting system of
Mackay Field, following the presentation of the Shrine
Circus.
8. The U. S. Bureau of Mines building, which was recently
vacated by that Bureau, has been turned over to the
University of Nevada (Quonset).
Motion by Mr. Grant carried unanimously that the gifts be
accepted and that the Secretary write a note of thanks, on
behalf of the Board of Regents, to each donor.
11. Proposed Site - Las Vegas Branch
Signed offer, as follows, was made to the Board of Regents:
To the Regents of the University of Nevada and to
whomever it may concern:
I, the undersigned, Arnold H. Greenfield, being the
owner of 1100 acres of land in Clark County, Nevada,
do authorize Eugene R. Warner, local real estate broker,
to negotiate with said Regents, trustees or nominees of
the University of Nevada for a site for a Las Vegas
branch of the University. The number of acres deeded
by me will be gratuitious. The sole condition to be
that the University will commence its building program
within a reasonable time after the grant.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi carried unanimously that the matter
be referred to a committee composed of Regent Grant, Dean
William Wood and President Stout for study and for recom-
mendation at the next meeting of the Board.
12. Building Program
Report on proposed University construction was presented as
follows:
Proposed New Construction Total
and Improvements 1955-57 1957-59 1959-61 6 Years
1. a. Reconstruct and add
Wings to Agricultural
Extension and Hatch
buildings 770,000 770,000
b. Remodel Present
Agricultural build-
ing 120,000 120,000
2. Remodel Manzanita
Hall 200,000 200,000
3. Modernize Outside
Services 150,000 150,000
4. Construct Apt. Type
Dorms 375,000
375,000 750,000
5. Renovate Old Branch
of Mines building 125,000 125,000
6. Pave Parking Area 35,000 35,000
7. Construct Faculty
Residence Units 360,000 360,000
8. Construct Wing to
Engineering building 300,000 300,000
9. Construct Men's Dormitory 475,000 475,000
10. Construct & Equip Class-
room building, University
Southern Branch, Las Vegas 200,000 200,000
$1,990,000
$1,495,000 $3,485,000
Mr. Ross reported on the plan for remodeling Hatch building
and the present Agricultural building. President Stout
recommended either construction of new buildings in place
of these two, or remodeling the present buildings.
Motion by Mr. Grant carried unanimously that items to "Re-
construct and Add Wings to Agricultural Extension and Hatch
buildings" and "Remodel Present Agricultural building" be
approved; and that the item to "Construct and Equip Class-
room Building University, Southern Branch, Las Vegas" be
moved to the 1955-57 column and be moved up in priority to
item #2.
13. Budget
The presentation of the University budget was discussed.
Motion by Mr. Hardy carried unanimously that the President
of the University be the sole official spokesman for the
University in presenting University material to the Legis-
lature.
14. Scholarships and Prizes
Dr. L. R. Williams, Chairman of the Faculty Committee on
Scholarships and Prizes, discussed the report he had pre-
pared at the request of the Board of Regents, which had
been mimeographed and placed in the hands of the Regents
prior to the meeting.
By consensus, the report was accepted for further study and
for action at the next meeting of the Board.
15. Right-of-Way - Dairy Farm
Request was presented that a right-of-way be granted to the
Bell Telephone Company and the Sierra Pacific Power Company,
on the University Dairy Farm property, for a pole with
anchorage to accommodate telephone facilities and power
facilities, should power be requested along the route.
Motion by Mr. Grant carried unanimously that the right-of-
way be granted as requested in letter of December 9, 1954,
addressed to Mr. Ross as Chairman of the Board, from the
Bell Telephone Company of Nevada, and described as follows:
In the County of Washoe, State of Nevada ....Lot 4 of
the Northwest quarter (NW 1/4) of Section 1, Township
18 North, Range 19 East, M. D. B. & M.
Said right-of-way is 20 feet in width comprising the
East 20 feet of the West 28 feet of the South 120 feet
of the North 150 feet and the South 20 feet of the North
50 feet of the West 38 feet of said above described
property.
Mr. Ross thanked the members of the Board for their fine coopera-
tion during the past two years.
Motion by Mr. Hardy carried unanimously that an expression of ap-
preciation be extended to the University Administration, faculty
and staff for their cooperation with the Board of Regents and
that the Regents go on record, at this time, as having full con-
fidence in the President of the University. The motion further
carried greetings of the season to the University Administration,
faculty and staff.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M. The next meeting was set at
the call of the Chairman sometime in January.